by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Mount Wachusett Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Mount Wachusett Community College were $6,160 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $11,080. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $5,560 in-state and $5,560 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $600 | $5,520 |
| Fees | $5,560 | $5,560 |
| Total | $6,160 | $11,080 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Mount Wachusett Community College charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Mount Wachusett Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Mount Wachusett Community College is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Mount Wachusett Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Mount Wachusett Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $600 | $5,520 |
| Two Years Ago | $600 | $5,520 |
| One Year Ago | $600 | $5,520 |
| Most Recent Year | $600 | $5,520 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at MWCC has changed across the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.82%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $6,333. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.53%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $11,249.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,333 | $11,249 |
| In 2 Years | $6,511 | $11,420 |
| In 3 Years | $6,694 | $11,594 |
| In 4 Years | $6,882 | $11,771 |
| In 5 Years | $7,075 | $11,950 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $46,034, or about $26,420 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Mount Wachusett Community College, see the Mount Wachusett Community College Financial Aid page.
